Trent has a rare form of bone cancer. He’s gained national attention this fall by become the adopted captain of the Boilermakers football team. He was in a wheelchair for Purdue’s upset win over Ohio State, which was ranked No. 2 at the time.

Purdue Center for Cancer Research development officer Tim Bobillo tells the (Lafayette) Journal & Courier the Trent fund has attracted more than 230 donors. It has contributions and pledges topping $58,000, which are being matched by the Walther Cancer Foundation of Indianapolis.